Definitions of by chance
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by accident
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through chance, "To sleep, perchance to dream.."
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synonyms:
perchance
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without advance planning
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synonyms:
accidentally, circumstantially, unexpectedly
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Antonyms:
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advisedly, by choice, by design, deliberately, designedly, intentionally, on purpose, purposely
with intention; in an intentional manner
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advisedly, by choice, by design, deliberately, designedly, intentionally, on purpose, purposely
Pronunciation
US
/baɪ tʃæns/
UK
/baɪ tʃɑns/
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